Mankind Decoded
Season 1
IMDb 7.4201312 episodes
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Episodes
- S1 E1 - Lust For LuxuryJanuary 25, 201322minWhen ordinary people desire the luxuries of the rich, ingenuity and innovation come together to take history in a new direction. From the obsession with silk to the fall of Constantinople, the discovery of the Americas.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E2 - Arms RaceJanuary 25, 201322minAbout 10,000 years ago we discover farming. But when crops fail, early farming communities face a new threat. War. It's the birth of the arms race.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E3 - Connecting the WorldFebruary 1, 201321minThe world is linked like never before. Modern transport and communications have resulted in a world that is wealthier, healthier, more mobile and better informed than ever before.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E4 - Violent PlanetFebruary 1, 201321minOver millions of years mankind has evolved from a puny, vulnerable creature to become a dominant force on the planet. Occasionally the planet bites back--with terrifying consequences that have shaped our evolution.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E5 - Eat It, Drink It, Smoke ItFebruary 8, 201321minMan uses plants to feed, heal and clothe himself, to build his world and even to alter how he feels. The use of plants like corn, tobacco and cotton become such an important part of our lives that they play a central role in our evolution.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E6 - Rise Of The MachinesFebruary 8, 201321minTools and machines have allowed us to overcome our physical limitations, and become the most successful species on Earth. But tools are also transforming what it means to be human.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E7 - Man And MetalsFebruary 15, 201322minFive thousand years ago man first throws a handful of rocks into a campfire and stumbles upon a discovery that changes the world: Metal. Copper, Tin and Bronze empower the ancient world and allow empires to expand, armed with sharp, hard-wearing weapons.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E8 - Fire, Coal, And OilFebruary 15, 201322minEarly man rubbed two sticks together and created fire. We learn to cook our food, saving vital energy. As a result, our brains expand--making us the most intelligent species on the planet. Armed with fire, we experiment by heating minerals.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E9 - Man And BeastFebruary 22, 201322min15,000 years ago man and the wolf form a partnership that shapes the future of Mankind. With the help of man's new best friend we domesticate more animals, sowing the first seeds of farming and civilization.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E10 - Information Is PowerFebruary 22, 201322minCommunication is the vital ingredient in the building of civilization. The ability to share complicated ideas allowed early man to hunt, farm and build communities.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E11 - Building EarthMarch 2, 201322minMankind is a building species. Inspired by the divine, we create monuments to its power (Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid). New challenges create new sciences, and when the Romans mixed volcanic ash with water they created a new super-material: concrete.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E12 - Need For SpeedMarch 2, 201322minNo prizes for second place! In this episode we learn how being the fastest enabled empires to be born and capitalism to thrive.Watch with a free Prime trial
Extras
Bonus
H2 dives deeper into the Mankind journey with Mankind Decoded, a thrilling companion series to Mankind The Story of All of Us. Download an extended preview of Mankind Decoded now before it premieres on H2, Saturday, January 26.
H2 dives deeper into the Mankind journey with Mankind Decoded, a thrilling companion series to Mankind The Story of All of Us. Download an extended preview of Mankind Decoded now before it premieres on H2, Saturday, January 26.
H2 dives deeper into the Mankind journey with Mankind Decoded, a thrilling companion series to Mankind The Story of All of Us. Download an extended preview of Mankind Decoded now before it premieres on H2, Saturday, January 26.
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Starring
- Mehmet OzJames MeigsMike Loades
- Studio
- A+E Networks
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